Busting Myths about Cortisol with Beth Skwarecki (Ep 123)

In this episode, Greg and Lyndsey sit down for a discussion about cortisol with Beth Skwarecki, the senior health editor at Lifehacker. The dangers of high cortisol are a persistent topic of conversation in social media content, so the discussion focuses on the types of claims that are being made, the dubious methods of self-diagnosis and “treatment” being recommended, and the potential risks and dangers associated with letting social media convince you that you’re basically an endocrinologist.
You can read Beth’s article on this topic here: lifehacker.com/tiktok-myth-of...
TIME STAMPS
00:02:52 What is cortisol?
00:18:44 'Normal' cortisol levels
00:33:56 Cortisol discourse on TikTok
00:47:48 Cortisol vs other social media trends
01:07:41 Cortisol and menstruation
01:11:32 Cortisol and trauma
01:15:55 Cortisol and exercise
01:38:30 Specific claims about high cortisol
01:45:39 Cortisol, caffeine and sleep
01:55:49 Real ways to regulate cortisol
02:03:08 Self-diagnosis
02:08:13 Takeaways
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[@robertseybold3665]

It's a Christmas miracle! Also: having guests on to speak about various subjects could be a great way to reduce the workload in terms of research/preparation? Why not interview some of your diet/nutrition and training coaches! 😊

[@andrewthomas9884]

Wow ... why didn't I get a notification... at least I've found it now...

[@SirAlexanderdeLarge]

Yes... They're back!!

[@SaulFemm]

I don't know if you will continue the pod beyond this but I'm happy to see at least one more episode!

[@greglnuckols]

The pod's still going! Like I said in the article, we just needed to find an editor - realized that editing the podcast was a poor use of my time. But, we recorded the next episode yesterday. Should be back on the every other week schedule now

[@FacelessOfficial1]

another great informational "video" with needlessly hyperhigh resolution.. I accidentaly cut my finger in the sharpness of those letters there...

[@user-lguqrux]

This guest is hella cool!! Thanks for the intro to her!

[@andreeadanielacristina9230]

Missed your Podcast!!❤ always so informative!

[@Benjaqu]

hell yeah

[@ankitbrother]

Lets goooooo!

[@DiegoRodriguez-kq5hw]

5 stars for the Volton reference

[@stoenchu122]

Eric, please check this guy Lachlan Earnshaw. He is a triathlon athlete and he is with type 2 diabeties after his “diet”, no matter the huge energy expenditure. I really wanna hear your thoughts about it

[@SchmittsPeter]

Ray Peat acutally died some time ago. This calls for a memorial-episode :-D .

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